Top tips for looking after your braces

Dr Matthew Clover, from Salisbury Orthodontics, has issued some advice as they are unable to see their patients.

The British Orthodontic Society have advised practices that no patient should be seen for any reason at any time, which can be a problem for people having issues with their braces.

Salisbury Orthodontics Practice currently have clinicians on call everyday for customers to speak to, and explain their problems.

They are also phoning each patient to discuss their treatment and to help with any concerns.

But in order to support others from a safe distance, Dr Clover has given his top tips to look after them.

ADVICE

He says to reduce the need for emergency appointments and a potential increase in the duration of your treatment, it is very important that you maintain a high standard of oral hygiene and avoid any breakages to your brace.

These are the following things you should do:

Avoid hard, sticky and chewy sweets and foods. Remember to cut up foods such apples, carrots and crusty bread before eating them.